Phoebe tried putting herself in Mila's shoes and she already felt infuriated.It was not surprising that Mila felt bottled up inside."Mila, you should tell Mr. Morrison to kick Fenna out," Phoebe said with frustration."Every time I see Fenna, I feel disgusted. You must feel even worse than me."After she was done deleting the footage, Mila turned off her tablet and leaned back in her seat. She said calmly, "I don't feel uncomfortable." Because she didn't care anymore.She had expressed her dislike for Fenna to Nathan more than once. She had let him know that she didn't want Fenna around and interfere with their relationship.But Nathan didn't think Fenna could affect the relationship between him and Mila, so he didn't take it seriously.Maybe because Fenna was arranged by Donald to work with him. Maybe because of their long friendship, or maybe because Fenna was Cameron's sister.Nathan was biased and protective to some extent.On the day she was targeted for assassination,
Nathan's breath remained heavy as he grasped Mila's arm before turning to face her. His gaze was deep and he said softly, "Wanda, can we talk?"Mila stared straight ahead. She said sarcastically with an indifferent tone, "You're swamped with work, and I won't waste your time or disturb you."So your devoted little assistant won't think that I, as a capricious and whimsical lady, am hindering you from attending to your important matters."He took a deep breath and suppressed the dull ache in his heart. He said, word by word, "We're married, do you have to treat me like this?"Mila replied, "I didn't lose my memory, so there's no need for you to remind me."The use of "you" in her response seemed respectful, but it was obvious to put a distance between them.Nathan's eyes slightly reddened when he gazed at her indifferent expression. He felt his heart was being torn apart. This painful sensation had tortured him for over a month.For the past month, they lived under the same roof.
Mila remained indifferent, silent as ever.Nathan didn't speak further and just gazed deeply at her. His eyes filled with sorrow, feeling as though his soul had been hollowed out.As they exchanged glances, everything had changed.He couldn't discern any warmth in Mila's eyes.However, Mila's heart wasn't calm either.She was just suppressing some unnecessary emotions. She said calmly, "Is that all? I'm really busy, so I'll leave first."Mila stood up and turned to walk toward the door.Nathan rushed over to grab her arm. He asked angrily, "Why are you treating me like this?"Mila turned around to look at him. She coldly said, "I don't love you anymore. Are you satisfied with my answer?"The words "I don't love you anymore" were like sharp knives, piercing Nathan's heart. He was in so much pain that his eyes reddened instantly.His face gradually became gloomy and his eyes filled with sadness. He forced a stiff smile, and pretended to be calm as he asked, "Why did you come ba
Perhaps, this was Nathan's true nature. He had always presented a positive image in front of Mila to suppress his original temperament.She was no match for Nathan at all.Mila felt helpless at that moment.Nathan strode out of the house.Seeing him coming out, Fenna rushed over. She walked alongside him as she asked, "Nate, you looked pale. Are you okay?"Nathan paid no heed to anyone, including Fenna's concern.Noticing Nathan's pale face and reddened eyes, Cole rushed over. He anxiously opened the car door for him.Just before Nathan got into the car, his gaze fell on Phoebe.Nathan commanded coldly, "Bring Phoebe along."Cole was puzzled but didn't dare to ask further. He just nervously looked at Phoebe.Fenna was unhappy as she asked, "Why are you taking Phoebe with us? She is just Wanda's assistant. She had nothing to do with our work."Before Fenna could finish speaking, Nathan had already gotten into the car and shut the door.Cole walked over and muttered a few wor
Phoebe was shocked. She was speechless as she stared at Nathan.Nathan looked confused. He asked, "Why are you looking at me like that?"Phoebe sneered. She replied quietly, "No wonder Mila doesn't love you anymore. You're really not worth her love.""Explain why," Nathan said with a cold expression.Phoebe was intimidated by his sternness and nervously gulped. She pretended to be relaxed as she teased, "Mr. Morrison, you're defending the other woman like this, no wonder Mila doesn't trust you."She wants to find out the truth herself. She wants to avenge her prematurely born son and me, who got shot." Nathan unhappily responded, "Fenna is not the other woman. She and I have a purely professional relationship."Phoebe sneered. She sarcastically said, "Huh, which man having an affair would admit to having another woman? I'm not your wife so you don't have to explain to me."Anyway, between Mila and Fenna, you chose Fenna. Mila is outstanding; she doesn't really need to be with
Phoebe noticed that Nathan's complexion wasn't too good, so she asked worriedly, "Mr. Morrison, are you okay?"Nathan replied, "I'm fine."Phoebe observed him for a while. Since he claimed that he was fine, she got out of the car.She walked over to Cole. She poked at Cole's muscular chest and said, "Mr. Morrison asked you to drop me home."Cole covered the spot Phoebe had poked, looking so excited that his ears turned red.He immediately handed the car keys to Fenna then happily grabbed Phoebe's wrist. He said, "Alright, I'll send you home."Phoebe was shy, so she withdrew her hand.Cole's gaze was intense. His mind was filled with Phoebe's adorable and charming image.Fenna glanced at Cole. She sneered as she said, "Look at you, worthless."Ignoring Fenna, Cole walked with Phoebe toward the car behind them. He ushered their colleagues out of the car and drove away with Phoebe.Nathan was making a call in the car. His expression was cold and gloomy.Fenna didn't dare to app
It was late at night. There were no stars or moonlight in sight.After finishing his work, Nathan returned to Morrison Residence, and it was already past 11:00 pm.Although the house was brightly lit, everyone had gone back to their rooms to rest.The empty house felt desolate.Nathan was very exhausted as he went up the stairs.Upon reaching his room, he pushed the door open and it was pitch black inside the room.Turning on the light, he didn't see Mila in the empty room.He took off his coat and casually hung it on the coat rack.With a desolate mood, he walked into the room and sat on the edge of the bed. Leaning over, he rested his head on his hands. He had been blaming himself all along.For over a month, emptiness and discomfort had occupied half of his heart, while the other half was filled with endless longing for Mila.Despite being husband and wife, living under the same roof, they felt like strangers to each other.After pondering for a few seconds, he suddenly s
Mila remained motionless. She closed her eyes and forced herself to sleep. But the more she tried to sleep, the more awake she felt.Mila was unaware of how much time had passed. She succumbed to exhaustion and gradually drifted into sleep.She lost track of how long she had been asleep when she felt a gentle hand turning her body.A man's careful touch trailed from her neck, moving cautiously as if afraid to wake her up.While Mila was still half asleep, she felt herself nestled in the curve of an arm. Her eyelids were too heavy, so she didn't want to wake up.She snuggled into the warm embrace. She adjusted to a comfortable position and drifted back to sleep.In her dream, she felt a familiar scent lingering around, with a warm breath brushing against her face. She embraced the warmth and slept soundly.The next morning, Mila woke up in Nathan's arms.As she opened her eyes, she realized she was nestled against him. Half of her body was draped over him.Their sleeping positi
Jasper became concerned as Imogen placed her hand over her heart. He asked, "Are you experiencing any chest pains? Have you consulted a doctor? I can take you for a check-up."Imogen reassured him, gently holding his arm. "Jasper, I'm fine. I'm just trying to figure out how to balance my future family and career."Jasper smiled knowingly, gently patting her head before pulling her into an embrace. He recognized her uniqueness—her drive to pursue her career and showcase her skills and talents. The thought of being a stay-at-home mother or merely a trophy wife held no appeal for her whatsoever.Holding her close, Jasper murmured, "Imogen, have you forgotten about your husband's financial prowess?"Imogen couldn't suppress a chuckle.Jasper reassured her of his commitment, "As long as you're on board, I can arrange a driver to drive you to work, an assistant to handle all your tasks, and you won't have to worry about anything. When you return home, there will be maids and me to ens
After returning from her journey across the globe, Imogen headed straight to the hospital. During her travels, she started noticing subtle changes in her body—nausea, fatigue, and a stronger need for rest. Her hunch was confirmed when tests revealed she was pregnant.She felt a blend of anticipation and apprehension. The idea of being pregnant raised thoughts of focusing on family life and raising children. Yet, she valued her career and was steadily demonstrating her skills. She wasn't ready to give it up just yet.When Imogen arrived home and stepped through the front door, she found Gregory and Carol were there. They had just returned from their trip as well, bringing back gifts. "Hi, Mom, Dad," Imogen greeted them.Still excited about their travels, Gregory and Carol eagerly recounted their adventures to Jasper.When Jasper heard Imogen's voice, he quickly stood and walked over to her, taking her hand. "Imogen, I woke up early and didn't see you around. Where did you go?"
Jasper thought the idea was brilliant and agreed, "Let's plan our route and leave next week."Imogen gently pushed him back, her hands on his chest. "Sure, but let me get up first. We'll map out our journey, set a schedule, and go on a trip for our wedding."Jasper took her wrists and lifted them above the pillow. "Let's discuss this tomorrow. I have some pressing matters to attend to at the moment."Imogen was about to respond when Jasper leaned in and kissed her deeply. Their lips intertwined with passion.…A week later, Imogen received another call from Yulia's lawyer, who conveyed Yulia's apologies and expressed her desire for Imogen's forgiveness. Yulia also requested Imogen to intervene with Nathan on her behalf.Imogen decided to ignore the request. She believed in the fairness of the law. It reminded her of Zoey, who had fraudulently claimed her degree and ended up in prison at Jasper's behest.As for Yulia, she had orchestrated attacks on Gregory, caused Carol to lose
Imogen's heart raced as she slowly hugged Jasper, her voice bashful yet resolute. "Jasper, you'll always have a place in my heart."Jasper tensed slightly, his senses on high alert. He met her eyes. A glint of anticipation sparked in his gaze as he eagerly murmured, "Say it one more time. Say it—""I love you, Jasper," Imogen said gently.Jasper's eyes immediately filled with tears as he held Imogen tightly, his body shaking. Overwhelmed by emotion, he could only whisper her name into her ear. "Imogen… Imogen…""Do you love me?" Imogen asked, her voice tinged with shyness.Jasper frowned. "I do love you. Haven't you always known?""I still want to hear it," Imogen said."I love you. I love you with all my heart," Jasper declared, gazing at her with intense passion and unwavering resolve.Feeling a bit stiff from his tight hug, Imogen gently pushed him away. "I love you, too, but I must get up and go to work.""Not today," Jasper responded, scooping and carrying her back to bed
"If it's a gift, why not accept it?" Mila whispered.Gregory quickly took the check, looking unsure of his next move.Once his money was accepted, Oakley assumed the issue was settled. He took Yulia's hand and began to leave the ward, saying, "Well, I'll leave with Yulia for now."Still feeling resentful, Yulia glanced back and shot Imogen a glare as they departed.The ward fell silent. Feeling uneasy, Gregory and Carol exchanged anxious glances."Nate, we can't go easy on them," Mila whispered.Nathan smiled knowingly. He took Mila's hand, gently caressed it, and said quietly, "Don't worry. I'll ensure our in-laws get the justice they deserve."Mila nodded, feeling reassured. Gregory and Carol, who were listening nearby, felt deeply moved and grateful.Since Gregory was injured and confined to bed, the meeting between Jasper's and Imogen's parents ended earlier than expected. After saying goodbye to their parents, Jasper and Imogen headed home. On their way home, Jasper felt
Yulia was renowned for her boldness and strong-willed nature. Aware of Oakley's wealth, influence, and dual reputation in legal and illicit circles, she feared no one and held a contemptuous attitude toward others, including senior military figures."You need to apologize to Ms. Imogen immediately," Oakley whispered urgently.Pointing at Imogen, Yulia muttered irritably, "Her? Oh, please! If anyone owes an apology, it's her to me."Oakley wiped his forehead nervously, trembling with anxiety. Everyone's expressions around them darkened visibly. Jasper suppressed his anger; his hands clenched into fists.Before he could speak, Yulia grumbled, "Jay, you blocked me before understanding everything, and then you terminated our contract. That's just too much."Mila couldn't shake her worry for Jasper. If he couldn't manage his relationship with Yulia appropriately, it could severely impact his marriage. Concerned that he might not handle it well, Mila intervened. "Ms. Gibson, please resp
Carol no longer believed the portrayal of wealthy women on television.Jasper took Imogen's hand, and they sat down on the couch together, feeling anxious. It was their parents' first meeting, and the hospital setting added to the tension. If things went wrong and their relationship soured, their future would look bleak.Imogen was particularly anxious. Her palms were growing clammy. Jasper pulled out a tissue and gently wiped her palms before reassuringly saying, "There's no need to be nervous. My parents are easygoing."Offering an awkward smile, Imogen teased him, whispering, "You seem more nervous than I am, don't you think?"Jasper chuckled but offered no reply. Dealing with Gregory and Carol was sure to be a bit daunting.Typically reserved around strangers, Nathan found it difficult to start a conversation at that moment. Meanwhile, Gregory and Carol felt apprehensive and cautious, worried that any misstep could upset the Morrisons and cause problems for Imogen.Sensing th
Mila approached them with a bouquet, smiling. "Yes, we're in the right place. We've come to visit you, our in-laws."The term "in-laws" caught Gregory off guard as he lay in the bed. Despite his injuries, he quickly propped himself up, struggling to sit upright. Carol, equally surprised, cautiously accepted the gift from Nathan's outstretched hands.Jasper and Imogen took the next elevator, so they hadn't reached the ward yet.Nathan quickly set his things down and hurried over, gently placing a reassuring hand on Gregory's shoulder. "You're injured. Don't get up. Just lie down and rest.""General Morrison, I…" Gregory's voice faltered in distress.Carol's hands trembled uncontrollably as she glanced nervously at Mila, worried that Mila and Nathan had overheard her argument with Gregory.Nathan spoke in a gentle tone, "Please, don't call me General Morrison. It sounds too formal. You both are older than me. Just call me Nathan, and I'll call you two by name in return."Mila came
In the hospital ward, Gregory had been asleep for over an hour when the nurse woke him to change his medication.After the change, Carol peeled an orange for him to eat. They shared the segments, chatting idly."Imogen really picked a good husband. Even these oranges he bought are unusually sweet," Carol said, marveling at the oranges. Gregory glanced at the orange and said, "They must be expensive.""Yes, they're sold by the piece in big supermarkets. Also, they're more expensive than beef and lamb," Carol said before eating another sweet segment.Gregory pondered for a moment. Then he curiously asked, "Someone ruined our house's floor. Do you think Jasper would help us repair it?"Carol shot him a look and replied, "Listen, don't burden Imogen with this. Don't even bring it up.""Why would it burden Imogen? With Jasper's wealth, this is nothing.""Enough," Carol snapped. "That's his business. No matter how poor we are, we shouldn't ask for what isn't ours." "You're too stu